Linksys WAP54GX, User Manual

Page 1: ...A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Model No Access Point with SRX Wireless G WAP54GX User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2 4802 11g ...

Page 2: ...tions for technical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Access Point word definition This check...

Page 3: ... the Wireless G Access Point with SRX 9 Overview 9 Using the Setup Wizard 9 Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with SRX 19 Overview 19 Navigating the Utility 19 Accessing the Utility 21 The Setup Network Setup Tab 21 The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab 23 The Wireless Wireless Security Tab 24 The Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab 27 The Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 28...

Page 4: ...ireless Security 39 Security Precautions 39 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 39 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 42 Appendix D Windows Help 43 Appendix E Glossary 44 Appendix F Specifications 49 Appendix G Warranty Information 51 Appendix H Regulatory Information 52 Appendix I Contact Information 58 ...

Page 5: ...ttings Screen 13 Figure 5 9 Wireless Settings Screen 14 Figure 5 10 Security Settings Screen 15 Figure 5 11 WEP Settings Screen 15 Figure 5 12 WPA Personal Settings Screen 16 Figure 5 13 WPA2 Personal Settings Screen 16 Figure 5 14 WPA2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen 17 Figure 5 15 Confirm New Settings Screen 18 Figure 5 16 Congratulations Screen 18 Figure 6 1 Login Screen 21 Figure 6 2 Setup Automati...

Page 6: ...able 27 Figure 6 13 Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Screen 28 Figure 6 14 Administration Management Screen 30 Figure 6 15 Administration Log Screen 31 Figure 6 16 View Log Screen 31 Figure 6 17 Administration Factory Defaults Screen 32 Figure 6 18 Administration Firmware Upgrade Screen 32 Figure 6 19 Status Local Network Screen 33 Figure 6 20 Status Wireless Network Screen 34 Figure C 1 Firmwa...

Page 7: ...dius they form a wireless network This is sometimes called a WLAN or Wired Local Area Network The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802 11g and 802 11b standards and wired networks Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point set it up and configure it to bridge your different networks These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Acce...

Page 8: ... Wizard to configure the settings on the Access Point Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with SRX This chapter explains how to use the Access Point s Web based Utility for advanced configuration Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Access Point Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the ...

Page 9: ... G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point s regulatory information Appendix I Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support ...

Page 10: ...ess PC to a wired network and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs Since an access point is able to forward data within a network the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network...

Page 11: ...our laptop computers PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity These wireless products can also communicate with a 802 11g or 802 11b Wireless PrintServer To link your wired network with your wireless network connect the Access Point s Ethernet network port to any switch or router With these and many other Linksys products your networking option...

Page 12: ... Ethernet Green The Link LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port The LED flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data through the Ethernet network port Wireless Green The Act LED lights up when the Access Point is ready for wireless use It flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data wirelessl...

Page 13: ...n Factory Defaults screen of the Access Point s Web based Utility Ethernet Port The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device such as a switch or router Power Port The Power port connects to the Access Point s power adapter Figure 3 2 Back Panel port the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters IMPORTANT Resetting the Access Poi...

Page 14: ... network cable to your network router or switch Then connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point s Ethernet port 2 Connect the included power adapter to the Access Point s Power port Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet The LEDs on the front panel will light up as soon as the Access Point powers on Proceed to Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless G Access Point with...

Page 15: ...izard 1 Insert the Setup Wizard CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and the Welcome screen should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setup exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 On the Welcome screen click the Click Here to Start button if this is the first time you are running the Setup Wizard Th...

Page 16: ... network cable to your network router or switch Then click the Next button 4 The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard Connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point s Ethernet network port Then click the Next button Figure 5 2 Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5 3 Connect the Network Cable to the Access Poin...

Page 17: ...er to the Access Point and an electrical outlet Then click the Next button 6 Make sure the Access Point s Ethernet Wireless and Power LEDs are lit on its front panel If they are not check your cable connections Then click the Next button to continue Figure 5 4 Power on the Access Point Screen Figure 5 5 Check the Access Point s Status Screen ...

Page 18: ...oint on your network it will be the only one displayed If there are more than one displayed select the Access Point by clicking on it Click the Yes button to change any settings or click the No button to keep these settings 8 You will be asked to sign onto the Access Point you have selected Enter the default password admin Then click Enter This user name and password can be changed from the Web ba...

Page 19: ...ubnet Mask and Default Gateway settings If you are not sure what changes you should make then keep the default values Then click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page Device Name Enter a descriptive name for the Access Point Password Enter a password that will control access to the Utility and Setup Wizard IP Address This IP address must be unique to your network The d...

Page 20: ...ing is linksys all lowercase Channel Select the operating channel for your wireless network All of your wireless devices will use this channel to communicate Network Mode Select the wireless standards running on your network If you have both 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network keep the default setting Mixed Mode If you have only 802 11g devices select G Only If you have only 802 11b device...

Page 21: ... only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen WEP 128 Bit To use 128 bit...

Page 22: ... Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen WPA2 Personal To use WPA2 Personal security select WPA2 Personal from the Security drop down menu WPA2 Personal uses AES encryption with dynamic keys Enter a Passphrase that is 8 32 characters in length Encryption The default for WPA2 Personal AES is automatically selected Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre s...

Page 23: ...or encryption Enter a Passphrase that is 8 32 characters in length Encryption The default for WPA2 Personal TKIP AES is automatically selected Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 32 characters in the Passphrase field The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more secure your network will be Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the p...

Page 24: ...f you do not want to save your new settings 5 The Congratulations screen will appear Click the Online Registration button to register the Access Point or click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G Access Point with SRX is complete If you want to make advanced configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point wi...

Page 25: ...the Administration tab and then select the Management screen The Access Point s default password is admin To secure the Access Point change the AP s Password from its default Navigating the Utility There are four main tabs Setup Wireless Administration and Status Additional screens will be available from most of the main tabs Setup Enter the network settings for the Access Point Network Setup Ente...

Page 26: ...ministration You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point Management This screen allows you to customize the password settings as well as back up or restore the Access Point s configuration file Log Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen Factory Defaults Use this screen to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the...

Page 27: ...Name field The first time you open the Web based Utility use the default password admin You can set a new password from the Administration Management tab Then click the OK button The Setup Network Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Network Setup screen This allows you to change the Access Point s general settings Network Setup Device Name You may assign any Device Name to the Access Po...

Page 28: ...The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network s gateway The gateway is the device that enables communication between your computers and the Internet In most cases your router acts as your gateway Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your ch...

Page 29: ...erformance select Disabled Network Name SSID Enter the name of the Access Point s wireless network Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided this will be the channel that all of your wireless devices will use SSID Broadcast This feature allows the SSID to be broadcast by the Access Point You may want to enable this function while configuring your network but make sure that you ...

Page 30: ... TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a WPA Shared Key of 8 32 characters Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click ...

Page 31: ...oint Encryption WPA offers you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server s IP address RADIUS Port Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period whic...

Page 32: ...ength for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters in length for 128 bit encryption TX Key Select which Key to use for data transmissions Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption 40 64 bits 10 hex digits or 104 128 bits 26 hex digits ...

Page 33: ...k the Wireless Client Table button The Wireless Client List screen will list MAC addresses for your wireless devices Click the Refresh button to get the most up to date information To add a specific computer to the Mac Address Filter List click the Save to MAC Filter button and then the Add button Click the Close button to return to the Wireless MAC Address Filter screen Click the Clear button if ...

Page 34: ...itizes QoS for users who also have ACK Mode enabled Users with Immediate ACK the default setting will experience reliable connectivity for normal network use Burst ACK is faster but less reliable and may also affect long range wireless performance The No ACK setting disables the ACK feature Clients utilizing ACK must have their wireless adapter on the same setting as the Router This is normally us...

Page 35: ... A smaller setting means smaller packets which will create more packets for each transmission If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease overall network performance Only minor modifications of this value are recommended RTS Threshold This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinat...

Page 36: ...onfirm To confirm the new Password enter it again in this field Backup and Restore On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point Backup Settings To save a backup configuration file on a computer click the Backup Settings button and follow the on screen instructions Restore Settings To upload a configuration file to the Access Point click...

Page 37: ...nt log files periodically In the field provided enter the IP address of this PC To view these permanent logs you must use Logviewer software which can be downloaded free of charge from www linksys com View Log To see a temporary log of the Access Point s most recent activities click this button Click the Save Log button to save the log activity to a file Click Refresh to refresh the screen Click C...

Page 38: ...not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use Firmware Upgrade Before you upgrade the Access Point s firmware write down all of your custom settings After you upgrade its firmware you will have to re enter all of your configuration settings To upgrade the Access Point s firmware 1 Download the firmware upgrade ...

Page 39: ...rsion This is the version of the Access Point s current firmware Local Network MAC Address The MAC address of the Access Point s Local Area Network LAN interface is displayed here AP s IP Address This shows the Access Point s IP Address as it appears on your local network Subnet Mask This shows the Access Point s Subnet Mask Default Gateway Displayed here is the IP address of the Access Point s De...

Page 40: ...MAC Address of the Access Point s wireless interface is displayed here Mode The Access Point s mode is displayed here Network Name SSID The Access Point s main SSID is displayed here Channel The Access Point s Channel setting for wireless broadcast is shown here Security The wireless security setting for the Access Point is displayed here SSID Broadcast Shown here is the setting of the Access Poin...

Page 41: ...eless network Yes as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s user guide for more information What is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The...

Page 42: ...of the dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and Access Point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking techn...

Page 43: ...ncy in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater ...

Page 44: ...ange of your wireless network without testing Every obstacle placed between an Access Point and wireless PC will create signal loss Leaded glass metal concrete floors water and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range Start with your Access Point and your wireless PC in the same room and move it away in small increments to determine the maximum range in your environment You may also try usin...

Page 45: ...ce 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically To ensure network security steps one through five should be followed at least Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s informa...

Page 46: ...a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key reg...

Page 47: ...d between the device and the server Last enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the ...

Page 48: ... upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com 2 Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer 3 Open the Access Point s Web based Utility 4 Click the Administration tab 5 Click the Upgrade Firmware tab 6 On the Firmware Upgrade screen enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided or click the Browse button to find the file 7 Click the Upgrade button and follow...

Page 49: ...ns or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared re...

Page 50: ...ce and cause it to start executing instructions Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet Daisy Chain A...

Page 51: ...rnet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP n...

Page 52: ...torage and or transmission between users Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail serv...

Page 53: ...work s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for mak...

Page 54: ...dress of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices th...

Page 55: ...eless and Power Transmit Power 802 11g Typ 19dBm Normal Temp Range 802 11b Typ 19dBm Normal Temp Range Security Features WPA WPA2 WEP Encryption MAC Filtering SSID Broadcast enable disable WEP Key Bits 64 128 bit Dimensions 5 51 x 5 51 x 1 30 W x H x D 140 mm x 140 mm x 33 mm Unit Weight 12 8 oz 0 36 kg Power External 12V DC Certifications FCC CE Wi FI Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Stor...

Page 56: ...50 Appendix F Specifications Wireless G Access Point with SRX Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Condensing ...

Page 57: ...TIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Links...

Page 58: ... to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set for...

Page 59: ...vered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol ...

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Page 63: ...57 Appendix H Regulatory Information Dual Band Wireless Access Point For more information visit www linksys com ...

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